Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. A spirochete is a type of bacterium. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a tick.. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a tick. Once in the blood stream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints.
Possible neurological symptoms include: 1  muscle weakness in one area. 2  poor decision-making or concentration. 3  involuntary twitching. 4  trembling. difficulty speaking or swallowing.  seizures.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Neuropathy includes the 12 symptoms listed below: 1  Muscle weakness. 2  Decreased tendon reflexes. 3  Muscle atrophy. 4  Paresthesias. 5  Sensory loss. 6  Hyperesthesias. 7  Painful cramps. 8  Fasciculations. 9  Muscle loss.